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Music freshmen Alijah Stain, Gabriella Gonzalez and Bethany Abney, and music sophomores Abigail Belk, Alex Ambrozartis and Kent Nabarrette rehearse “White Christmas” during MUEN 1141, Concert Choir, for Holiday Music, directed by Cindy Sanchez Nov. 22, 2021. The performance is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Dec. 1 in McAllister auditorium. Janelle Alemán

Chancellor Mike Flores welcomes the audience to the Evolution of Journalism and Media meeting Nov. 30, 2021, at the Alamo Colleges District Support Office. Flores said the conversations are ongoing, though no specific date has been set for a follow-up meeting. Journalism and student media taught in the district will be defined by the ideas brainstormed in these conversations. Laura Restrepo Posada

“Can female reindeer grow antlers?” Yes, they can. “How long do reindeer live?” 15-20 years. “What do reindeer eat?” Primarily, they eat leafy greens, herbs and mosses, to name a few. Those were some of the questions Jennie Phillips, co-founder and director of Zoomagination, and Robert Trejo, Zoomagination co-founder, answered to educate architecture sophomore Geremiah Tallas and biology freshman Daniel Peterson Nov. 30, 2021, in the mall. Jingles (6) and Noel (5) are two of the animals they look after, some which include rescues. Some of the animals the non-profit organization works with include sloths, snakes and warthogs. For more information on Zoomagination, visit www.zoomagination.com or call 210-316-0072. Orlando Torres

Music freshman Emma Saucedo practices “Op 60 No 1“ by F. Sor while music freshman Forest Rivers rehearses “Op 60 No 10” before their Three Scenes performance Nov. 16, 2021, in McAllister auditorium. Music Professor Tom Sprayberry directed Three Scenes for his MUEN 1131, Guitar Ensemble, class. According to the performance program, Three Scenes is “a musical work of character containing three movements portraying nature in three different forms of general land regions including a tundra (E minor), a marshland (C major) and a desert (E minor).” Six ensemble members each performed a classical solo. Saucedo is also performing in a Performance Workshop, featuring eight music students, 12:30 p.m. Nov. 22 in Room 203 of McAllister. Other upcoming performances are a Jazz Ensemble, directed by music professor Andrew Gignac 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 in McAllister auditorium; a Performance Workshop 12:40 p.m. Nov. 29 in Room 203 of McAllister; a Piano Recital directed by music instructor Daniel Anastasio 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 in McAllister auditorium; and a Choir Concert directed by music professor Cindy Sanchez 7:30 Dec. 1 in McAllister auditorium. For more information, call 210-486-0047. Janelle Alemán

Wellness coordinator Robyn Stassen serves a sample of chicken and rice with sauce to Elijah Garza, deaf support specialist sophomore, during Meal Prepping, an event presented by Facts Over Fads, Nov. 17, 2021, in the Fiesta Room of Loftin. Joseph Guandolo, owner of Facts Over Fads, said the sample cup is a basic but good example of a healthy meal, along with the healthy serving size of sauce. Attendees received a goodie bag with a water bottle, bag of rice, broccoli and a bottle of sauce. Stassen said she plans to schedule more meal prepping events in the spring. Veronica Alcorta

State Sen. José Menéndez, District 26, recognizes Navy veteran Dr. Ken Miller, assistant dean of ambulatory services at UT Health San Antonio, while President Robert Vela recognizes Madaline Cole, pre-pharmacist sophomore and Navy veteran, Nov. 11, 2021, at the Victory Center for the annual Veterans Day ceremony. Menéndez thanked the veterans in attendance and gave each a commemorative coin. The Victory Center helps veteran students with services such as developing job skills and houses this college’s veterans advising program. To set up an appointment in the Victory Center, call 210-486-0111. Orlando Torres

Student success specialist Domingo Figueroa and administration service specialist Andrew Anthony fight at the Gladiator Joust attraction during Stress Out Day Nov. 8, 2021, in the mall. The Campus Activities Board hosted the joust and bouncy boxing attractions to help students relieve stress. Additionally, on-campus clubs and organizations sold food to raise funds. Rocky Garza Jr.

It's a total knockout when Jonathan Sanchez, criminal justice freshman, and Daniel Sanchez, biology freshman and Jonathan's brother, have 10 minutes between classes to join in Stress Out Day Nov. 8, 2021. The event featured Bouncy Boxing and Gladiator Joust in the mall. The event was sponsored by the Campus Activities Board and coordinated by student success specialist Carrie Hernandez. Janelle Alemán

Nursing freshman Kaila Fries buys a cupcake from mortuary science sophomore Carolina Valenzuela at the Rho Sigma Gamma booth during Screamfest Oct. 27, 2021, in the mall. The cupcakes were donated by Valenzuela’s parents and the funds are for a field trip to New Orleans in February. Screamfest was the first fundraiser since 2019. Other participating organizations included SAC Men, Anime Club, Connection Club, Mexican-American Engineers and Scientists Organization, Society of Women Engineers Organization, the boxing team, Student Government Association, Society of Physics Students, Psychology Club, Baptist Student Ministry and the Campus Activity Board. Laura Restrepo Posada

Alex Ruiz, program coordinator at the Wesley Foundation, models his first-place-winning plague doctor costume at the costume contest during Screamfest Oct. 27, 2021, in the mall. Administration services specialist Mónica Gutierrez won second with her Flo from Progressive costume, and certified advisor Antony Surita won third with his banana costume. The students participated in different categories: Scariest, funniest and most original. The winners were business sophomore Alejandro Martinez with his Ghost Face costume; psychology freshman Sienna Benjamin with her Spiderman costume; and Ashley Pacheco, deaf support specialist sophomore, with her Wednesday Addams costume. Prizes for staff were baskets of candy. Students won baskets with a Halloween bag, a Funko, a Funko keychain and a Halloween headband. Laura Restrepo Posada

Mark Cruz, Texas State University professor and composer, critiques guitar performance sophomore Hector Gomez Oct. 21, 2021, in the music hall annex. Gomez performed “Suite de Recuerdo/Evocacion” by contemporary composer Jose Luis Merlin in a master class. Also, guitar performance sophomore Jay Salazar performed Bach’s “Bourrée 5th Movement Lute Suite in E Minor BWV 996.” Guitar Instructor Tom Sprayberry suggested students continue Cruz's guitar program at Texas State. Janelle Aleman

Cybersecurity sophomore Matthew Ramos paces himself during a 5K training session Oct. 17, 2021, at his alma mater Lanier’s track, located on W. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. Ramos, who considers himself an avid runner, said he runs everyday 1-3 a.m. to keep in shape and to stay prepared for the 5K races this college hosts. He is among participants who complete a virtual 5K to earn a medal from the Office of Student Life, and he has run all seven of the races sponsored since November. Ramos, who ran cross-country and track at Lanier, said he didn’t earn any accolades, but being able to earn the medals from each race was special. “It feels good being able to say I did that and I want to keep pushing to earn more and hope to inspire others,” Ramos said. He added his favorite medal was from the Mount Rush 5K that has fictional Halloween characters Jason and Freddy on it. Rocky Garza Jr.

Tiffany Hernandez, interim vice president of student services, Martin Davila, protective services Chair, and Dr. Robert Vela, college president, carry a Domestic Violence Awareness Month banner at the front of the “Remember Me” Clothesline Project March Oct. 14, 2021, from the empowerment center to Moody. About 40 shirts made up the clothesline with quotes from survivors and loved ones. This year, the project memorialized Karen Ortiz, former Student Government Association president, Kristine Meza, former nursing student, and Lisa Meisel, former student, who were killed in domestic violence assaults. Abby Gonzalez, empowerment center senior coordinator, said the project helps mourn the lost, honor survivors and encourage victims to connect with help. For crisis resources, call the student advocacy center at 210-486-1111. Janelle Aleman

Business freshman Brianna Greenwood paints a skull mask Oct. 14, 2021, during the Sugar Skulls Making and Wine Bottle Painting event in the Fiesta Room at Loftin. Participants had options to paint and decorate skull masks with beads and stickers. The next event, hosted by the Campus Activity Board, will be Pumpkin Decorating 1-3 p.m. Oct. 26 in the Fiesta Room. Laura Restrepo Posada

Business freshman Juan Trejo makes his own Halloween wreath with help from administrator services specialist Isabel Castañeda Oct. 7, 2021, during the Halloween Wreath Making in the Fiesta Room at Loftin. The participants had the choice to make either a Halloween or Christmas wreath. Trejo decided to mix both. The event was hosted by the Campus Activities Board, which invited Castañeda as a volunteer because she has experience making wreaths. “I make seasonal wreaths; it’s my hobby,” she said. The next event will be the Sugar Skull Decorating and Wine Bottle Painting 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 14 in the Fiesta Room at Loftin. Laura Restrepo Posada

Protester Amanda Silva rides ahead of marchers during the Bans Off Our Bodies march Oct. 2, 2021, downtown. Protesters circled the Cathedral of San Fernando, with the route ending in Milam Park. Jonathan Cherry

Christopher Chairez and Manuel Alvarez of Interstate Barricade & Markings reinstall the rainbow-themed crosswalk with different color thermal markings Sept. 20 on the intersection of North Main Ave. and Evergreen St. The newly-refurbished crosswalk was installed in 2018 to celebrate Pride month and then stripped down earlier this month because of road-repaving. According to a written statement by the city of San Antonio, it is now durable to last three to four years and completed Monday evening. Rocky Garza Jr.

Former student Chris Aguilar raps his poem “People of the Corn” at the Poetry and Open Mic night sponsored by the Cheshyre Cheese Club and campus activities board Sept. 23 in Loftin. Aguilar was among poets who shared their work related to Mexican-American culture. He used corn to symbolize Mexican-Americans pushed into the ground by society but experience a rebirth once grown. The next event the Mi Gente Heritage Committee will host to celebrate Latinx culture and Hispanic Heritage Month will be Sept. 28. A Zoom presentation will be 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. featuring, “The Walk of the Immigrants,” followed by an in-person event 12:30-1:30 p.m. in the Fiesta Room of Loftin. To register, visit https://alamo.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEof-ihrzkuHdwrLlpCTDtCW2siJdYhdF0I. Rocky Garza Jr.

Michele Tinoco (right), radio-television-broadcasting freshman, asks Solomon for his pan dulce, or sweet bread, of choice Sept. 3 at the Catholic Worker House student volunteer event, sponsored by the Office of Student Life. Biology sophomore Emily Aranda (center) checked in participants, while an assembly line of student volunteers, including Tinoco, served cereal, milk, orange juice, sandwiches and other breakfast items to about 50 attendees. Rocky Garza Jr.

Biology sophomore Emily Aranda carefully paints a clothespin during the Sept. 1 clothespin painting event sponsored by the Office of Student Life and Civic Engagement at the Wesley Center. The clothespins will hold dove and angel cutouts commemorating personal losses during the pandemic at the student memorial service 10-11 a.m. Sept. 10 at the memorial bench north of Loftin. Cutouts are filled with pictures and messages symbolizing a “lost job, house, pet or person,” said Joseph Leidecke, coordinator of student success. Luis Lopez, architect of the memorial bench, will share a poem about the creation of the bench, Leidecke said. Rocky Garza Jr.

Enrollment coaches David Hale and Ashley Blanco meet an incoming student during the Rock Enroll event July 27 in Moody. Hale and Blanco helped incoming students with enrollment, advising, TSI testing, submissions of transcripts and vaccination records, financial aid and residency status. The next event will be 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 10 in Moody. Rocky Garza Jr.

Enrollment specialist Rhapsody Vogt talks with incoming students during the Rock Enroll Event July 27 in Moody. The event had stations on the first, second, fourth and seventh floors of Moody where students could get assistance with enrollment, submissions of transcripts and vaccine history, management of ACES accounts, TSI testing, new student orientation, academic advising, financial aid and residency status. The next event will be 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 10 in Moody. Rocky Garza Jr.

This college’s Faculty Senate talks about Faculty Focus, a segment that features a “model instructor” monthly on the Teaching and Learning Center’s website, during the senate's March 19 meeting on Zoom. The project was presented by Sen. Linda Robertson-Schule. The next senate meeting is 12:30-2:30 p.m. April 9. Faculty members can nominate peers at any time at https://www.alamo.edu/sac/academics/teaching-and-learning/. Rocky Garza Jr.

Bookstore staff member Bruno Vallejo delivers an EDUC 1300 textbook to education freshman Jenieve Flores outside the entrance of Loftin Jan. 14. The campus bookstore is operating remotely this semester. The store is open for curbside delivery 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fridays. Students must park in Lot 12, located north of McCreless, and call 210-733-8309 for delivery assistance. Rocky Garza Jr.

Dental assisting sophomore Janette Flores takes full mouth X-rays on Jack during class Nov. 5 in the nursing complex. Jack has a human skull to show students accurate bone density and roots. The model costs $12,000. Rocky Garza Jr.

Melissa Slocomb, sign language interpreter (front); Andrea Bauer, AmeriCorps worker; and Jillian Newman, director of the student advocacy center, package eggs into reusable Food Bank bags Dec. 3. Other food at the pop-up market included blueberries, tomatoes, pears, sweet potatoes, milk and a pre-made family food box. The next Food Bank pop-up market is Dec. 16. For more information about the next event or the Food Bank, call 210-431-8326 or 210-337-FOOD. Rocky Garza Jr.

Housekeeper Teresa Bonilla mops the floor with disinfectant chemicals before students arrive Nov. 26 at the nursing complex. The McLemore Company cleaning crew begins at 5 a.m. and returns to occupied buildings every hour to disinfect surfaces. Empty buildings are cleaned weekly. Vanessa Montano Rodriguez

Monarch butterflies fly around Gregg’s Blue Mist flowers in a garden planted by Eco Centro south of Moody Dec. 3. The plant thrives in rough conditions and is known as a butterfly magnet. It produces purple flowers that are an important food source for butterflies, bees and other pollinators. Rocky Garza Jr.

Architect sophomore Amber Hodge cuts clipboard with a razor. As part of a class project, she and her group are making a model to present to the city to replace a building with their design. If they succeed, their class project may become a building site for a new biker café. Ramon J. Barrera III

Roger Naravez, this college’s case assistant navigator from the Food Bank, instructs volunteers on how to separate donations for individual boxes. Donated food included radishes, carrots, apples, milk, orange juice, frozen chicken and freeze dried blueberries. Volunteers are needed for the next events 1-5 p.m. Nov. 20 in Lot 4 at Palo Alto and 1-5 p.m. Nov. 24 in Lot 8 of this campus. Rocky Garza Jr.

Kinesiology instructors employment has been guaranteed until January 2021, kinesiology Professor Dawn Brooks said. The program already lost several instructors and class sections after being removed from the core curriculum in fall 2014. Enrique Castellanos Rivera

Michelle Gorham, owner of Wallflower Farm and Garden, waters seasonal vegetable beds with zinnia, tomato and Swiss chard July 7 between Chance and nursing and allied health complex. Native grasses and flowers, such as blue mistflower, buttonbush and goldenrod, are planted in the garden. Eco Centro will continue to create gardens around campus. For more information, visit www.gardens.ecocentrosatx.org. San Antonio entered Stage 1 of water restrictions July 10. For more information on water restrictions, visit www.saws.org/san-antonio-enters-stage-1-watering-rules/. Andrea Moreno

Ash Yeah, Autonomous Brown Berets De San Anto member, chants, “if we don’t get it, shut it down,” March 8 during the 30th annual International Woman's Day March and Rally. This is Yeah’s first year attending the march. The march started and ended at Milam Park where various groups and organizations rallied for women’s rights and equality. Shirley Anton

Eleida Webb, SAC motorsport driver and civil engineering freshman, advises civil engineering sophomore David Alejandro and Klaus Bartels, electrical team adviser for the SAC Motorsport Club, while tuning the ignition on Odyssey 2 Feb. 26 in the mall. Odyssey 2 is run on hydrogen. The car will be submitted for the Shell Eco-Marathon April 1-4 in Sonoma Raceway, California. Andrea Moreno

Melinda Lopez, office of technology services clients support, receives her mark of the ashes by Father Larry Christian of St. Ann's Catholic Church during the Ash Wednesday Mass Feb. 26 in visual arts. The ashes represent recipients and repentance and dedication to Christ, he said. Andrea Moreno

Media technician Joan Fabian serves a plate of soul food to EMT freshman Madison Sanchez at the Taste of Soul Film Festival Feb. 18 in the Fiesta Room of Loftin. The community gathered to watch five films about voting rights. Dr. Barbara Knotts, chair of the Black History Month Committee said, Black history month events have influenced more than 100 students to register to vote. Fernando Villagran

Business administration freshman D’morea Williams drives the lane for a dunk against the defense of Texas A&M University-San Antonio during a 94-60 Ranger victory Feb. 12 in Candler. Williams scored 17 from the field, making 58 percent of the shots he attempted. Vivian Zuniga

Dance freshman Courtney Johnson sings “Lovely Day” with John “Tank” Brooks, from the music group Sum’in Diff’runt, while dance freshman Meldin Brama cheers her on during the poetry slam Feb. 13 in the cafeteria of Loftin. The slam was part of Black History Month events promoted by the department of creative multimedia. Fernando Villagran

Aubrey Serenil, 2, feeds pygmy goats in the petting zoo Feb. 8 at the 71st annual San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo. The rodeo continues through Feb. 22. Monica Robinson

Artist Kaldric Deshow Dow answers questions about his art Feb. 6 in Moody. He said he doesn't like painting people smiling because painting is a process that takes days and no one smiles for that long. Instead, he paints them in a natural state. He said his portraits are a way to combat the negative portrayals of African-Americans in the media. The art exhibit was part of Black History Month. Sergio Medina

Art freshman Kayla Gongora throws a football into the inflatable Quarterback Blitz for a Super Bowl tailgate block party, a Weeks of Welcome event, Jan. 30 in the mall. Gongora said she enjoys playing football for fun. Andrea Moreno

Students and faculty from St. Philip’s College march together at San Antonio’s 33rd Martin Luther King Jr. march Jan 20. St Philip’s was the only district college along the route of the march. Noah Alcala Bach

Nursing freshman Pilar Vasquez waits while Amanda Santana, early childhood studies sophomore, signs her in to the welcome center in Room 207 of Moody. The center houses financial aid, admissions, the enrollment lab and the ID center. The center closes Dec. 18 and reopens Jan. 2 with extended hours 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. each Saturday until classes begin. The center resumes Jan. 21 with regular hours 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Tuesday and 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. the first Saturday of each month. Andrea Moreno

Dance freshman Abigail Ramos practices her part of the student-choreographed routine to “Doomed,” by Moses Sumney Dec. 5 in McAllister auditorium. “Work in Progress” is at 7 p.m., Dec 6 in McAllister. Students will showcase what they learned in the dance classes, Dance coordinator George Ann Simpson said. Noah Alcala Bach

Engineering freshman Simba Zihumo jumps for a layup against Northwest Vista’s defense during a 92-58 Ranger victory Nov. 20 in Candler. Dallas native Zihumo recorded 7 points and 5 rebounds in the Rangers win. Noah Alcala Bach

Dental assisting sophomore Ashley Hernandez contests a shot during a 70-46 victory against district rival Northwest Vista Nov. 20 in Candler. The Rangers Athletic Coordinator Domingo Figueroa says the women's team has a lot of great leaders, and he is excited to see how they follow-up their success in the spring season. Noah Alcala Bach

Criminal justice sophomore Mauricio Luna Flores and student success adviser Marisa Martinez load onions and a bag of food into a car during the advocacy center’s food fair Nov. 26 in Lot 24. The center provided one bag per household, which contained tea, meat, onions and other produce. In three hours, the seven pallets of produce from the San Antonio Food Bank was distributed. Rogelio Escamilla

Kinesiology freshman Jenna Meguiar receives a henna tattoo from activity volunteer Vidya Farook during International Day Nov. 21 in Loftin. The lawsonia plant, which is the source of the dye for the henna, is used to dye skin, hair and nails, Farook said. Henna has been used for beautification purposes for 5,000 years in India and Pakistan. “The tattoo should last for two weeks on the hand of the student,” Farook said. Linda Owens

Communication sophomore Autumn Santiago confronts Pastor Kyle “Redbeard” Volkmer about his opposition to the LBGTQ community Nov. 20 in the mall. Volkmer disengaged from students when they tried to communicate with him. Two religious demonstrators arrived at about 12:30 p.m. and stayed for about four hours. Linda Owens

Facilitator Grayson Robinson, KRW employee and member of the National Police Research Platform of the national institute of justice, conducts interviews with five Alamo Colleges police chief candidates Nov. 18 in the DSO boardroom. Robinson asked why the candidates felt they were qualified for the police chief; what was their perception of the Alamo College District; and how does their experiences and visions relate to the application of principles of community police. Marcia Taylor

Lauren Markham, author of "The Faraway Brothers: Two Young Immigrants and the Making of an American Life,” gives a lecture on media narratives and cultural mythologies of immigrants and immigration Nov. 13 in McAllister auditorium. In a portion of her lecture, Markham showed the audience a series of photos and gave the audience two minutes to discuss them among one another. She later asked a discussion question: “What kinds of messages are we getting about young immigrants from Central America from the media?” Sophia Ansari

Nursing sophomore Destiny Pesine fights with Texas A&M-San Antonio club team players to recover a loose ball Nov. 13 in Candler. The Rangers beat the club team 87-41, placing the women’s team first place in the conference with a 5-0 season. Linda Owens

Art sophomore Morgan Haller creates a cocoon sculpture for an object containment project in Professor Alfonso Cantú's Design 2 class Nov. 6 in visual arts. Haller is using basket reeds, glue, paper clips, tissue paper and lights for her sculpture. Students in the class will critique each other’s artwork. At least one artwork will be chosen to be in the annual student exhibit in the spring. Andrea Moreno

Kinesiology sophomore Noah Perez attempts to shoot a spot-up shot from the 3-point line Oct. 30 in Candler. Perez scored 9 points in the victory and has been the team’s go-to shooter from the 3-point line this season. Geoffrey Hovatter

Dental assisting freshman Klaudia Contreras drives through the lane to shoot a tear drop against University of the Incarnate Word club team Oct. 30 in the Wellness Center. Contreras scored 15 points to help lead the team to victory. The women’s team beat the University of the Incarnate Word women's club team 78-58 to improve to 4-0 on the season. Geoffrey Hovatter

Criminal justice freshman J’len Wilson drives through the lane to do a layup against the Our Lady of the Lake University junior varsity team. He led the team with seven assists. The Rangers beat Our Lady of the Lake 110-79, them 4-0 on the season. Geoffrey Hovatter

Savannah Huerta, early childhood studies freshman, paints the likeness of Pennywise from the movie "It" on a pumpkin Oct. 28 in the craft room of Loftin. The Campus Activity Board sponsored the pumpkin decorating event. CAB’s next event will be Screamfest 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 31 in the mall. During Screamfest, a Halloween costume contest is scheduled for noon-1 p.m. Sergio Medina

Nursing freshman Maria Barrera makes a Thanksgiving wreath during Wreath Making Fun Oct. 21 in Loftin. Barrera’s mother Amparo Cruz came to the event, and made a Christmas wreath. The event was sponsored by the Campus Activities Board. Anai Ramos

Business administration freshman D’mora Williams put up an easy lay up on a fast break against the University of Incarnate Word men’s club team Oct. 16. Williams scored 15 points against the University of Incarnate Word men’s club team. The San Antonio College men's basketball team beat the University of Incarnate Word men's club team 105-57. Geoffrey Hovatter

The men's basketball team played against St. Philip's Oct. 09 in Gym 1 of Candler. The rangers won 105-43 over St. Philips college. Geoffrey Hovatter

Anabelia Taylor, 7, dances for DJ Menyo at the SACtacular danceoff event Oct. 5 east Moody. There were approximately 10 to 15 children along with Anabelia who participated in the dance off. Marcia Taylor

Education sophomore Bianca Cortez fans herself during a panel, “The Right to Protest: San Antonio’s Free Speech Coalition Panel Discussion” Sept. 25 in Room 122 Gonzales. McAllister, McCreless, Gonzales, the chemistry and geology buildings and part of Loftin did not have air conditioning, forcing students to figure out other ways to stay cool. Geoffrey Hovatter

Gregory Hudspeth, NAACP San Antonio branch president and former political science professor at St. Phillips, speaks to the board about diversity during citizens to be heard Sept. 17 in district support operations. The last black person to serve on the board, former trustee Denver McClendon, retired in July. The board replaced district 2 trustee with Jose Macias. “Your decision to exclude a black from the board is unacceptable,” he said. “Diversity is important on all levels.” Andrea Moreno

Student Government Association president, Evalinda Davila, and vice president Sal Arroyo carry a wreath to the 9/11 memorial marker in the mall Sept. 11. About 80 faculty, staff, and students attended the memorial ceremony. Geoffrey Hovatter

Business administration freshman Dillion Deltoro (jumping in middle) along with 22 students try out for the men's soccer team Sept. 4 at Olmos Sports Complex. Coach Noenn “Gio” Romero said he was looking for “basic skills, vision, pass accuracy, movement and communication between players” for the 2019 season. Preseason games will start Oct. 12. Linda Owens

Environmental science sophomore Oscar Diaz adds blue raspberry syrup to his free snow cone from Kona Ice Aug. 26 in the mall. Kona Ice is providing free 12 ounce snow cones to students and employees everyday until 3 p.m. through Aug. 29 for Weeks of Welcome. The 12 ounce cups are normally $3 plus tax. Andrea Moreno

Bright sunlight hits district 7 trustee Yvonne Katz during the committee of the whole meeting August 13 at district support operations. The room does not have blinds to cover the windows. “We have blinds on the way,” said John Strybos, associate vice chancellor of facilities, at the meeting. “They probably won’t be here by Tuesday, but we are working on some alternatives.” Andrea Moreno

Board council Ruben Barrera listens to the board’s discussions from presentations given throughout the board meeting July 23 at district support operations. Barrera sits at the board with the trustees because of new seating arrangements. Barrera works for Langley and Banack Incorporated and is a lawyer in private practice to advise the board on legal matters during board meetings. Andrea Moreno

President Robert Vela explains this college will place a kiosk at James Madison High School to try to increase enrollment at this college at the committee of the whole meeting July 16 at district support operations. Vela said Madison is a “feeder school,” meaning many students enroll at this college after graduating. The kiosk will allow counselors, students and parents to communicate live with advisers at this college. Andrea Moreno

The board of trustees begins the first special board meeting at the new district support operations building July 13. The board will return July 16 for committee meetings at DSO. Andrea Moreno

Mechanical engineering sophomores Austin Hahn and Josh Chavana and electrical engineering sophomore Allie Moore unload the chassis of the Odyssey to be worked on at the paddocks, a working area, for the Shell Eco-marathon Americas competition April 3 at Sonoma Raceway in Sonoma, Calif. The team will work on modifications, which include mounting the door threshold, mounting the shell and programing the motor controller, before inspections. Deandra Gonzalez

Pre nursing sophomore Abigail Juarez does the beast reverse cannon ball at Backyard Beast April 5 at the parking garage. Team members throw a 20 lb. ball behind their heads up an incline. At the top, they must run down and give the ball to the next member. Amaru Ruiz